KELLNER, Israel. Clothing Manufacturer. Born Poland 15th August, 1897, son of Sholem and Toby Kellner. Educated in Poland. Came to South Africa 1927. Was made Life Hon. Committee Member of Arthur's Road Congregation, Sea Point, in 1958, in recognition of his services. For past 20 years has been a member of the Jewish Sick Relief Committee (Cape Town). Was Chairman of the Chabad Congregation, Cape Town, for fifteen years. Served in the Russian Army during the First World War. Married Sonia Schwartz, 1918; three sons. Recreation: Reading Hebrew. Add.: 49, Kloof Road, Sea Point, P.O. Box 1843, Cape Town.
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Thursday, 31 August 2023
Kellner, Israel
KELLNER, Israel. Clothing Manufacturer. Born Poland 15th August, 1897, son of Sholem and Toby Kellner. Educated in Poland. Came to South Africa 1927. Was made Life Hon. Committee Member of Arthur's Road Congregation, Sea Point, in 1958, in recognition of his services. For past 20 years has been a member of the Jewish Sick Relief Committee (Cape Town). Was Chairman of the Chabad Congregation, Cape Town, for fifteen years. Served in the Russian Army during the First World War. Married Sonia Schwartz, 1918; three sons. Recreation: Reading Hebrew. Add.: 49, Kloof Road, Sea Point, P.O. Box 1843, Cape Town.
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